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B10 TDS

2000 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

142,224 mi
Last recorded142,224 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 3 Series99,282 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 TDS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 142,224 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 140,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion coming (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion coming (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 138,918 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 136,770 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 135,072 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 133,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

engine warning lamp does not illuminate

Pass 18 Apr 2019 126,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 119,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 113,956 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 108,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 104,751 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 100,671 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 96,253 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 89,908 miles

advise front discs and pads

Pass 27 Apr 2011 82,729 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 76,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight distortion in rear tyre inner sidewalls.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight distortion in rear tyre inner sidewalls.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 70,508 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 63,551 miles

evidence of o/s/r tyre fouling wheel-arch.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 57,050 miles

front brake disc pads - wear appear low (both inner).

rear tyre wear low.

Pass 20 Apr 2006 50,926 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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B10 TDS is a 2000 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2000 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 99,282 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B10 TDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B10 TDS registered?

B10 TDS is a 2000 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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